Whip up this easy dressing for pasta salad in minutes. It’s tangy, savory and complements fresh pasta salad perfectly.
This easy dressing only needs five ingredients, and you won’t believe how it transforms the salad. Assemble your salad with fresh vegetables, pasta, and mozzarella and then toss with this tantalizing dressing for a simple and impressive side dish.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
- red wine vinegar
- olive oil
- dried oregano
- juice from pepperoncini jar (optional)
- salt and pepper
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Dressing For Pasta Salad
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium bowl.
- Whisk well until combined.
Tips and Tricks
- The flavor of this tangy dressing improves and intensifies with age, so feel free to make it ahead of time.
- If you can find it, swap the red wine vinegar for champagne vinegar. The results are worth the price tag.
- When creating your pasta salad, include ingredients with varying colors and textures. This way it will not only look beautiful, but it will taste incredible, too. We recommend a mixture of crunchy vegetables, fresh mozzarella, and salty olives.
- An easy way to add flavor is to play around with herbs and spices. Sliced pepperoncini peppers work well and pickled vegetables add more tang.
Making It Ahead
As mentioned, the flavors in this easy salad dressing improve with time, so if possible, make the salad at least one day in advance. Just remember to check the seasonings and add any fresh herbs before serving. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days in the fridge.
Pasta Salad Dressing Recipe
Whip up this easy dressing for pasta salad in minutes. It’s tangy, savory and complements fresh pasta salad perfectly.
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Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons juice from pepperoncini jar optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium bowl.
- Whisk well until combined.
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